University of Mobile basketball player Kaiden Francis dies after collapsing on campus

The University of Alabama said it was heartbroken and expressed condolences after the sudden death of freshman student and basketball player Kaiden Francis.

The University of Mobile in Alabama is mourning the sudden death of freshman basketball player Kaiden Francis this week.

Francis, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, collapsed on campus Tuesday morning and died, university President Charles Smith said in a letter to students and faculty members.

"Despite the quick and heroic efforts of students and medical professionals, Kaiden never recovered and passed away earlier today. Our hearts are heavy as we process this tragedy," Smith said in the letter, which was sent Tuesday.

Head basketball coach Darnell Archey said Francis died after a trip to the gym. "He will be truly missed," Archey said on Facebook.

"Yesterday morning Kaiden Francis, freshman point guard from Fort Lauderdale unexpectedly passed away after doing what he loved to do, working on his craft in the gym," Archey wrote. "Kaiden was just scratching the surface on the court but his smile and positive energy could be felt from day 1."

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